LINGUIST List 21.4686 Sun Nov 21 2010 Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Data Quality Analyst, Factual Inc. Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Human Resources , Computational Linguistics: Data Quality Analyst, Factual Inc., CA, USA Message 1: Computational Linguistics: Data Quality Analyst, Factual Inc., CA, USA Date: 19-Nov-2010 From: Human Resources <jobsfactual.com> Subject: Computational Linguistics: Data Quality Analyst, Factual Inc., CA, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Factual Inc. Department: Data Team Job Location: California, USA Web Address: http://www.factual.com/jobs Job Rank: Data Quality Analyst Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics Description: Factual is looking for fast-working, highly focused individuals with strong attention to detail and correctness, great organizational skills, and wide-ranging interests and areas of expertise. Time: Full time candidates. Two internships will also be available for the 2010-2011 academic year. The ideal candidate would: - Have a degree in engineering, science, or linguistics - Be eager to learn new tools and skills related to data and analysis - Be able to propose out-of-the-box strategies based on insights about data Desired Skills: - Excellent web research skills - Familiarity with multiple languages - Experience with data curation Responsibilities: - Evaluate and judge algorithmically generated data and assess data quality - Research and analyze data on the web, including finding and evaluating data sources and providing answers for specific data questions - Research domain-specific data standards in a variety of subjects (eg., international points of interest, health, entertainment, education) - Apply data generation software and scripts - Thoroughly document findings, assumptions, and conclusions - Provide feedback and direction for data acquisition and scrubbing - Author specifications to improve data processing and natural language processing, if appropriate Big Pluses: - Familiarity with Linux commands - Regular expressions, XPath, or SQL To apply, send a brief cover letter and resume/CV in Word or PDF format to the email address below, or via post to the application address below. No recruiters please. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Mailing Address for Applications: Factual Inc. 11111 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 250 Santa Monica, CA 90025 USA Email Address for Applications: jobsfactual.com Contact Information: Human Resources Email: jobsfactual.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 21-Nov-2010       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.